Mike Gale vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan and Mike Gale that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Mike Gale:
1976-77 to 1981-82
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan6
Mike Gale6
Michael Jordan15
Mike Gale5
Michael Jordan13
Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan5
Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan6
Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan11
Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan9
Mike Gale0 *
Michael Jordan1
Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan10
Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan3
Mike Gale0
Michael Jordan1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Mike Gale 7.4
Michael Jordan 30.1

Mike Gale 2.5
Michael Jordan 6.2

Mike Gale 4.3
Michael Jordan 5.3

Mike Gale 1.9
Michael Jordan 2.3

Mike Gale 0.4
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Mike Gale 3,372
Michael Jordan 32,292

Mike Gale 1,122
Michael Jordan 6,672

Mike Gale 1,965
Michael Jordan 5,633

Mike Gale 840
Michael Jordan 2,514

Mike Gale 163
Michael Jordan 893

Mike Gale 453
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mike Gale .474
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Mike Gale .160
*
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Mike Gale .825
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Mike Gale 10.3
(1977)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Mike Gale 3.3
(1977)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Mike Gale 5.8
(1977)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Mike Gale 2.3
(1977)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Mike Gale 0.6
(1977)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Mike Gale 7.1
Michael Jordan 33.4

Mike Gale 2.7
Michael Jordan 6.4

Mike Gale 4.4
Michael Jordan 5.7

Mike Gale 1.3
Michael Jordan 2.1

Mike Gale 0.4
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Mike Gale 198
Michael Jordan 5,987

Mike Gale 75
Michael Jordan 1,152

Mike Gale 122
Michael Jordan 1,022

Mike Gale 37
Michael Jordan 376

Mike Gale 10
Michael Jordan 158

Mike Gale 28
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mike Gale .416
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Mike Gale .250
*
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Mike Gale .725
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Mike Gale 11.0
(1977)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Mike Gale 5.0
(1977)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Mike Gale 5.3
(1980)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Mike Gale 2.0
(1977)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Mike Gale 1.0
(1977)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.